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How Do I Get Rid of This Forehead Scar?

asked 1 year ago by jh94 in ???
Latest answer by Ross A. Clevens, MD
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Tags: forehead, male, hit, options

Can anybody give me some answers on how to get rid of this forehead scar? it causes me a lot of stress and I've had it for over a year now it was from a weight hitting my head. It gets really shiny in some lighting and in some lighting its ok and when I make different facial expressions it raises.When people talk to me they don't even look me in the eyes they just stare at it and talk I hate it. Can Someone please give me some advice on this???

4 answers to How Do I Get Rid of This Forehead Scar?

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Artisan Laser is a GREAT option for Scar Revision

The treatment  scars can be challenging.  Laser scar removal may be a good alternative for you. A newer device on the market by Palomar called the Artisan offers a noninvasive solution that uses fractional laser technology to deliver rapid, reliable scar removal with less risk, less pain and minimal downtime. The Artisan's fractional laser technology is used for acne and surgical scar removal procedure. It uses pulses of laser light to coagulate scar tissue and trigger... more
Ross A. Clevens, MD

Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dermarolling--Medical Microneedling--Works Well For Broad Scars

Once formed, scars of all kinds resulting from infection, injury, surgery or inflammatory conditions like acne and rosacea are permanent. This does not mean that we have to live with the anguish and embarassment they often cause when located in prominent areas, such as the face, neck, chest and hands. A number of minimally invasive procedures have proven helpful for reducing their appearance. The best procedure or combination of methods for any particular case depends upon the specific... more
Nelson L. Novick, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Consider Pulse Dye Laser for Scar Therapy

How old is the scar? It may take 1 -2 years for this to settle down on it's own. In the meantime, Pulse Dye Laser is helpful for scar reduction. I would generally steer away from Dermabrasion as this may thin the skin too much. Avoid getting any sun on this area and use SPF and a hat when outdoors!
Edward J. Gross, MD

Orlando Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead scar

Scars can only be minimized in appearance and not completely removed.  The larger or more diffuse a scar, the tougher it is to minimize its appearance.  Your photos suggest  a broad surface scar with irregularities of the skin as well as acne in areas of the forehead and other parts of your face.  You could potentially benefit from laser or dermabrasion.  A full in-person evaluation is necessary.
Thomas T. Le, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

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